The Japanese have this term “intoku (陰徳)” which roughly translates to good deeds done in secret. What are some examples of intoku in your own life? Doesn’t matter even if it’s something minor like picking up trash.

  • miss_demeanour@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 day ago

    I put the toilet seat and lid down.
    I park as far away as possible from the store (always to find someone parked right beside me upon return), and will grab a stray shopping cart if there’s one.
    I live at a beach. I walk it at first light and p/u trash.

    • Beacon@fedia.io
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      I wonder if in a parking lot some people like to park next to an already parked car because it helps them get in between the lines on the first try. So you might be helping someone even though you didn’t know it!

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      I don’t get your first two, what does putting the toilet lid down achieve ? and why park specifically far away from the store ? is it so that other people get to park closer ? so you can get some exercise ?